21st Birthday dress!

LizT · 09-03-2011 6:20pm #1

hi guys, I'm just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a nice dress for my 21st.
I'll be having a few people up to the house for drinks and then heading out on the town, so I want something nice but not too formal.
I'm a size 18-20 and I'm 6foot tall so a lot of dresses are too short and unflattering. Ideally I'd like something shorter than knee length but not so short that I'd be paranoid about it!
I've seen a few nice dresses on long tall sally and I'd appreciate people's opinions.

http://www.longtallsally.com/tall/dresses/above-the-knee/cap-sleeve-ponte-dress/red?category=f-013_dresses

http://www.longtallsally.com/tall/dresses/above-the-knee/exposed-zip-shift-dress/kingfisher%20blue?category=f-013_dresses

http://www.longtallsally.com/tall/lisa/dresses/above-the-knee/pleat-dress/red?category=f-013_dresses#

I'm also having a family lunch/party seperately, and I think the first two dresses would be suitable enough for that as they are a bit formal.
If anyone has any suggestions, I'd appreciate it!!

Little Acorn · 09-03-2011 8:41pm

I like the third dress best, as it is the most fun/party like.
I think the first one looks very clingy and uncomfortable looking around the hips and thighs. I think the second one is a nice color, but not exciting enough for your 21st birthday party.

I would wear the third one, with gold heels, and a chunky gold bracelet, and I think curls would be nice like these; http://www.bodybeautiful.ie/web_images/ghd_curls.jpg

http://www-static.weddingbee.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/31/18.jpg

You could replace the gold shoes and bracelet with black ones either.

Another color you could use is cream shoes with a cream pashmina. Sometimes you can find short fur pashminas which are very glamorous, but don't suit every outfit.

What is your coloring OP? Skin tone, Eye color, Hair Color and length?
We might be able to come up with some more ideas.:)

LizT · 09-03-2011 8:53pm

Little Acorn wrote: »

I like the third dress best, as it is the most fun/party like.
I think the first one looks very clingy and uncomfortable looking around the hips and thighs. I think the second one is a nice color, but not exciting enough for your 21st birthday party.

I would wear the third one, with gold heels, and a chunky gold bracelet, and I think curls would be nice like these; http://www.bodybeautiful.ie/web_images/ghd_curls.jpg

http://www-static.weddingbee.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/31/18.jpg

You could replace the gold shoes and bracelet with black ones either.

Another color you could use is cream shoes with a cream pashmina. Sometimes you can find short fur pashminas which are very glamorous, but don't suit every outfit.

What is your coloring OP? Skin tone, Eye color, Hair Color and length?
We might be able to come up with some more ideas.:)

Thanks for the feedback!
My hair is short, most similiar pic I can find online is this http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1407/1210423284_edacf287fe.jpg
I have green eyes and my hair is dark brunette but it looks a bit coppery under light (it's not dyed).
I'm quite pale. I've always been told red looks good on me!

Little Acorn · 09-03-2011 9:14pm

I'd say the red would be lovely on you.
If you wanted to get your hair even darker for pictures, and to look super glossy you could try any semi permanent, wash out dye. I've tried them in the past and they really do make hair look very glossy and silky, and of course the best thing is they wash out too when you want to back to your normal color.
I would probably just straighten your hair as it already has a lovely cut and shape.

Some eyeshadow looks for green eyes:
http://gallery.photo.net/photo/4416459-lg.jpg
http://pumpkincat210.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/eye1.jpg?w=500&h=359

As you have green eyes, certain shades of green dresses , or dresses that have some green in them might also be an option to bring your eyes out.
http://www.longtallsally.com/tall/dresses/above-the-knee/floral-border-bardot-dress/blue?category=f-013_dresses
with black heels.

Still think the red dress would look lovely though, with your hair all slick and shiny looking, and a few nice accessories.
Have a good birthday!:)